FOREST REHABILITATION EFFORTS TO 12,7 MILLION HECTARES DEGRADED AREA IN INDONESIA
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In a strong and comprehensive move to address forest degradation and support global climate change mitigation efforts, the Indonesian government is setting its sights on the ambitious task of reforesting 12.7 million hectares of degraded land. This initiative follows the directive of President Prabowo Subianto, as outlined in a speech delivered by the President’s Special Envoy, Hashim S. Djokohadikusumo, at the COP 29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Ministry of Forestry, under the leadership of Minister Raja Antoni, has been charged with the task of preparing a detailed roadmap and strategic plan for the reforestation effort. Raja Antoni expressed strong confidence in the government’s ability to carry out this monumental task, emphasizing that the spirit of solidarity and teamwork from all relevant stakeholders will be pivotal to the success of the reforestation program.
The Ministry of Forestry, under the leadership of Minister Raja Antoni, has been charged with the task of preparing a detailed roadmap and strategic plan for the reforestation effort. Raja Antoni expressed strong confidence in the government’s ability to carry out this monumental task, emphasizing that the spirit of solidarity and teamwork from all relevant stakeholders will be pivotal to the success of the reforestation program.
“We believe that through cooperation, not just within Indonesia but with the international community and all relevant stakeholders, this reforestation effort will succeed,” Raja Antoni said on the sidelines of the Special Envoy’s bilateral meetings with international partners.
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Addressing the National Critical Land Crisis
The urgency of the reforestation program is grounded in the dire condition of Indonesia’s forest and land resources. According to the Decree of the Director General of Watershed Management and Forest Rehabilitation, the National Critical Land Map and Data of 2022 indicates that the critical land area in Indonesia amounts to 12,744,925 hectares. These forest area are largely degraded, with poor soil quality, deforestation, and damage caused by unsustainable agricultural practices and forest fires. The restoration of these area is seen as a vital step to combat environmental issues like soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and reduced carbon sequestration capacity.
To support the restoration of these critical ecosystems, the Indonesian government has launched a series of targeted actions and collaborations with both domestic and international partners.
Key Efforts and International Collaborations
One of the most significant initiatives is the cooperation project between Republic of Indonesia and Republic of Korea, which focuses on the Restoration of Burnt Peatland in Jambi and the Development of Forest and Land Fire Management Systems in South Sumatra. The project aims to restore damaged peatlands, which are highly vulnerable to fires and degradation, exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions, and maximize the forest fire prevention action through the suppression training, socialization to the community, providing forest fire equipments and the development of the forest fire management system.
Long-Term Goals and Climate Commitments
The initiative is part of Indonesia’s broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. In the Indonesian support edition, the national greenhouse gas emission reduction target is 29% or equivalent to 834 million tons of CO2 equivalent, with its own efforts, or up to 41% or equivalent to 1,185 million tons of CO2 equivalent with adequate international support. By rehabilitating degraded forest area, Indonesia aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve carbon sequestration, and meet its international climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Construction of Training Center for Manggala Agni (Forest Fire Brigade) in South Sumatera